By Shannon Lavelle
Fire ecologist and wildland firefighter Dr. Sasha Berleman reflects on her two seasons working on the Redding Interagency Hotshot Crew, Trump’s controversial tweet criticizing forest management, and why California wildfires are getting larger, deadlier and more destructive. Continue reading Fighting Fire With Fire
Many people talk about transformation, but Steven Czifra has actually lived it. After spending many years incarcerated, he emerged as a co-founder of the UC Berkeley student organization Underground Scholars Initiative. In this interview with the BCC Voice, he offers his bracingly honest and intensely political thoughts, ideas and personal recollections.
Continue reading Steven Czifra on Shakespeare, Solitary Confinement and Marveling at the Ordinary
By Shannon Lavelle
Where does your empty water bottle go after you toss it in the recycling bin? Join the BCC Voice as we follow your bottle on its journey across the city, and beyond. Continue reading Tales From the Bin
With its unique version of deli fare, The Butcher’s Son on University Avenue extends the appeal of vegan food to a wider audience. Continue reading Vegan for Everyone
Story and Photo by: Megan Davis The planet is deteriorating at an alarming rate, but conscientious consumers can make a difference. Many people don’t think about where their clothes are made, what they’re made from, or the conditions of the workers. Yet, these are important questions to consider. According to Hawthorne, a clothing brand in the UK, the fashion industry is the second most harmful … Continue reading The Problem with Fast Fashion
By Julie Villanueva
In the tech-driven arena of San Francisco, it’s unorthodox for artists to live in such a fast-moving and busy city. See how one illustrator pushed through. Continue reading From Community College to Comic Book Artist
By Julie Villanueva
Places to Play Music in Berkeley Continue reading Silent Campus
Care to learn more about climbing? Learn from world renowned free solo climber Alex Honnold as well as new climber Mica Mcloud on their thoughts on the sport. Continue reading The Free-Spirited Union of Body and Mind
By Julie Villanueva
Experience Berkeley’s heart and soul by lending a helping hand Continue reading How to Win Friends and Influence Universities…Through Community Service
